Formup 350 Selected for Armadillo Additive’s New Manufacturing Facility
The facility is anchored by AddUp’s FormUp 350 Powder Bed Fusion machine, known for its build volume and surface finish, the company says.
Spinal implants printed on the FormUp 350. Image courtesy of AddUp.
February 12, 2024
Texas-based contract manufacturer, Armadillo Additive has launched its new advanced additive manufacturing facility built to service the medical device sector. The facility is anchored by AddUp’s FormUp 350 Powder Bed Fusion machine, known for its build volume and surface finish, the company says.
The new Armadillo Additive facility specializes in Grade 23 Titanium, offering strength-to-weight ratios and biocompatibility for medical devices. Capabilities extend to idesign work, optimizing structural integrity and material efficiency, the company says. Complemented by in-house services like laser marking, heat treatment and bead blasting, they deliver end-to-end solutions.
AddUp’s FormUp 350 Powder Bed Fusion machine onsite at Armadillo Additive’s new facility. Image courtesy of AddUp.
“The FormUp 350 is a dream come true for us,” says Armadillo Additive director of operations, Noah Smith. “The large build volume and quad laser system allow us to get production jobs done faster than the competition, while the roller recoater lets us push the design envelope to the next level.”
Armadillo Additive is a contract manufacturer for medical devices in Granbury, TX. They offer additive manufacturing services to medical OEMs looking to take advantage of Grade 23 Titanium.
Sources: Press materials received from the company and additional information gleaned from the company’s website.
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